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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,773.94, 431,625.51 and 185,509.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,773.94, 431,625.51 and 185,509.98 is: 256,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,773.94 : 431,625.51 = 185,509.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,773.94/431,625.51 = 185,509.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,773.94x = 431,625.51 × 185,509.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,773.94x = 80,070,839,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,070,839,727.59/312,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,002.27

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